McDonald Stepping Down from Helm at Chester County Futures

Local nonprofit bids a bittersweet farewell to its Executive Director of 10 years, Ms. Maria McDonald, as she pursues a new personal chapter.

​COATESVILLE, PENN., May 9, 2022 — Chester County Futures (CCF) announces its Executive Director, Ms. Maria McDonald, is stepping down from her position after 10 years of service to pursue a new and exciting opportunity outside of the region. The organization’s staff and Board of Directors have come together in appreciation and celebration of the profound impact her work has had on lives of the program’s students and the organization as a whole.

Mr. Matthew Rovi, Chairman of the Chester County Futures Board of Directors, commented on the departure. “On behalf of the entire organization, it has been and honor to work alongside Maria. We are truly grateful for all she has done to advance our mission and strengthen the Chester County community. As we look towards the future of CCF, the organization will continue to respond to the changing needs of students and the community. The resiliency of our staff and students has been key to navigating things during the pandemic, and we are excited to celebrate their success and all they have achieved at our upcoming graduation event for the Class of 2022.”
 
To maintain its trajectory and build upon existing momentum while the search for a permanent replacement commences. CCF’s Board of Directors has appointed Mr. Ryan Walter as Interim Executive Director for the organization. CCF has been working with Mr. Walter over the past year to help chart its course in response to shifts in the educational and broader landscape.   Along with the invaluable support he's provided, Mr. Walter has a wealth of experience and deep understanding of Chester County that brings consistency during this period of transition.
 
“Thanks to our devoted staff and strength of our partnerships, Chester County Futures will continue to serve students with responsive, dynamic programming designed to help them define the individual path needed to achieve their goals,” Ms. McDonalds states.
She adds, “Ryan Walter brings a true understanding of our mission through his work alongside board and staff members to support the organization during this exciting time of transition to new leadership. In a time where we all have experienced unforeseen change, what lies ahead for Chester County Futures is thoughtfully comprehensive.”
 
While the bidding farewell to Ms. McDonald is difficult for everyone in the organization, there’s a sense of excitement for what the future holds and the positive impact it will have for Chester County Future’s students.  
 
About Chester County Futures:
Chester County Futures is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that was formed in 1996 as a poverty prevention program providing academic, mentoring and scholarship support for motivated, economically disadvantaged youth in Chester County. Our goal is to help youth succeed in school, higher education and life.
 
For more information about CCF’s impact and programs, visit www.ccfutures.org.